Lauri K. Thomas

Lauri K. Thomas is an Arkansas attorney who represents injured workers and accident victims. Her practice includes workers’ compensation, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, car crashes, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, fatal car accidents, road construction accidents, and drunk driving accidents. She helps clients understand claims, gather information, and pursue benefits or compensation after injuries disrupt work, health, income, and family responsibilities across Arkansas communities and courts after preventable harm occurs.

Thomas earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. She earned her J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville. Before practicing law, she built skills through caregiving, proofreading, and client-focused work. Those experiences sharpened her attention to detail and strengthened her commitment to helping people in need during difficult legal and personal challenges.

Thomas began her legal career at Ozark Legal Services, now Legal Services of Arkansas. She later worked at the Benton County Public Defender’s Office, representing underserved clients, including abused and neglected children. She also chaired the Criminal Justice Department at Bryan University. Her experience in juvenile court, public defense, legal education, and private practice supports her work for injured workers and accident victims seeking recovery through claims and negotiations statewide.

Lauri K. Thomas helps people by building trust, listening closely, and preparing claims with care. Injured workers and accident victims often face medical bills, missed wages, insurance pressure, and uncertainty about legal rights. She works to explain options, protect client interests, and seek fair outcomes. Her professional memberships and community leadership reflect a commitment to justice, service, and practical support for Arkansas clients and families after accidents and injuries happen.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Jason M. Hatfield, P.A.
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Member, Arkansas Trial Lawyers

Licensed State

• Arkansas

Education

• University of Arkansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Arkansas
  Undergraduate

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